mong the country's leaders in traditional and nontraditional therapies, our experienced practitioners offer a vast array of services in our comfortable, state-of-the-art facility. Expertise in well-woman care, healthy and high risk pregnancies, gynecological surgery, laser surgery, alternative medicine and aesthetics has led to our strong, long-standing reputation.
Birth Control and Family Planning
We offer in-office permanent sterilization as well as dozens of different oral contraceptives known as “the pill”. We carry the Mirena® IUD intrauterine device which can be inserted in a 15 minute office visit and “lasts 5 years”. Depo-provera® , the NuvaRing® and Implanon® are all available at the Women’s Health center.
Infertility Treatment
Infertility is the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse, or the inability to carry a pregnancy to term. This definition is reduced to six months for:
- Women over 35
- Women with a history of painful periods, irregular cycles, pelvic inflammatory disease and miscarriages
The earlier you seek help, the greater your chances for success. If you and your partner have been trying to conceive without success, have been diagnosed with infertility, we urge you to see a specialist as soon as possible.
Family-oriented Birthing
Family Oriented Birthing (also known as a natural childbirth) is just that - it is the delivery of a baby without using drugs or surgery and your family nearby. You really can have a beautiful, drug-free experience at Griffin Hospital. Our Physicians will support your requests and classes are available to help you prepare so you can let nature take its course.
High-risk Obstetrics
The Obstetricians at The Women’s Health Center work closely with the neonatologists and perinatologists at Bridgeport Hospitals state of the art level 1 nursery to assure your high risk pregnancy results in a healthy delivery.
Cancer Detection and Treatment
We offer the new BRCA testing for those with a family history of certain cancers.
Since the advent of the Pap test the incidence of cervical cancer has decreased dramatically.
Annual pelvic exams are still the only way to detect ovarian cancer.
The earliest sign of uterine cancer is abnormal bleeding.
A Baseline mammogram is recommended between the ages of 35 and 40 with annual mammograms after 40 unless you are in a high risk category.
Gynecological Surgery
We offer traditional surgery for gynecological problems such as dropped bladder, as well as minimally invasive, bloodless surgery for fibroids, and painful or heavy periods.
PMS Treatment
No one knows for sure what causes PMS. But it seems to be linked in part to changes in hormone levels during the menstrual cycle. PMS is not caused by stress or psychological problems, though these may make the symptoms of PMS worse. The doctors at the Women’s Health Center will help you manage your symptoms with both traditional medications as well as alternative treatments.
Ultrasound
Full time in office ultrasound is available to our patients. We are certified by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), and have been performing ultrasounds for over 16 years. Our two ultrasound technicians have over 35 years of experience between them.
Menopause Treatment
Dr O’Reilly has created the world’s most popular web site on menopause the address is www.menopause-online.com there you'll find up-to-date, easy-to-use information to help you transition through the "change of life." Join the discussions on Menopause Talk or just browse the symptoms and treatments pages. You can find providers who will listen to your problems at the Women’s Health Center.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic or (minimally invasive, bloodless) surgery as it is often called is performed by the doctors at the Women’s Health Center. Laparoscopic surgery can be used for tubal sterilization, ovarian cysts, ectopic pregnancies, pelvic pain and numerous other conditions.
Laser Surgery
We perform traditional laser surgery for medical conditions such as cervical dysplasia and vaginal warts. We offer cosmetic in office laser as well. Laser face lifts and, hair removal at our Rejuvenate Medical Spa.
Alternative Medicine
We offer a 15% discount on high quality herbs and vitamins available through the Emerson Ecologics link above. Dr O’Reilly is a faculty member of Bridgeport University’s Naturopathic Medical School where he teaches obstetrics and gynecology. We make referrals for acupuncture, hydrotherapy, massage, chiropractic, reki and more.
Minimally Invasive (Bloodless) Surgery
Our physicians perform minimally invasive surgery for the treatment of fibroids, heavy menstrual periods, ovarian cysts as well as many other problems.
Office Sterilization
Now you can have a non-surgical permanent birth control procedure, similar to having your "tubes tied" by the new Essure® method on your lunch hour in our office with no down time.
